夜桜(よざくら)

よざくら
noun
cherry blossoms viewed at night
plant-flowertime-season
1. cherry blossoms viewed at night, nighttime cherry blossom viewing
Cherry blossoms illuminated and enjoyed at night, typically lit up with lanterns or spotlights. A seasonal tradition in Japan during spring.
夜桜(よざくら)を見(み)に行(い)く。
To go see the cherry blossoms at night.
ライトアップされた夜桜(よざくら)がとても幻想的(げんそうてき)だった。
The illuminated cherry blossoms at night were very enchanting.
公園(こうえん)で夜桜(よざくら)を楽(たの)しみながら、友人(ゆうじん)たちと花見(はなみ)酒(ざけ)を飲(の)んだ。
We enjoyed the cherry blossoms at night in the park while drinking sake with friends.

Cultural note

Many parks and temples set up special lighting during cherry blossom season to allow visitors to enjoy 夜桜(よざくら). The blossoms appear pale and ethereal under artificial light, creating a different atmosphere from daytime viewing. 夜桜(よざくら)見物(けんぶつ) (nighttime cherry blossom viewing) is a popular spring activity.

Forms

夜(よ) (night) + 桜(さくら) (cherry blossom). The さ becomes ざ through rendaku (sequential voicing).

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Related Words

Related: 桜(さくら) (cherry blossoms)
Related: 花見(はなみ) (cherry blossom viewing)
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Added 2026.2.20 18:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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